Lentil Sweet Potato Coconut Curry Food

SWEET POTATO VEGAN THAI CURRY

Steps:

• Cook lentils in water according to package instructions.
• While lentils are cooking, in a separate medium sized pot, add sweet potato, coconut milk, basil, sriracha, and spices. Bring to a simmer and let simmer until sweet potato is soft and fully cooked (about 15 to 20 minutes depending how large they are cut).
• Stir in the chopped green pepper and cooked lentils. Let simmer another few minutes.
• Serve hot, as is or over rice. Enjoy!

LENTIL & SWEET POTATO CURRY

Steps:

• Heat 2 tbsp vegetable or olive oil in a large pan, add 1 chopped red onion and cook for a few mins until softened.
• Add 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp mustard seeds and 1 tbsp medium curry powder and cook for 1 min more, then stir in 100g red or green lentils (or a mixture), 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into chunks, 500ml vegetable stock and a 400g can chopped tomatoes.
• Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 20 mins until the lentils and sweet potatoes are tender. Add a drained 400g can chickpeas, then heat through.
• Season, sprinkle with ¼ small pack coriander, if you like, and serve with seasoned yogurt and naan bread.

RED CURRY LENTILS WITH SWEET POTATOES AND SPINACH

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven or pot, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high. Add the sweet potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned all over, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the browned sweet potatoes to a plate and set aside.
• Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pot and set the heat to medium-low. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the curry paste, garlic, ginger, chile and turmeric, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add the lentils, stock, salt and browned sweet potatoes to the pot and bring to a boil over high. Lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are just tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Add the coconut milk and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has reduced and the lentils are creamy and falling apart, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Add the spinach and stir until just wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Off the heat, stir in the lime juice and season with salt to taste.
• Divide among shallow bowls and top with cilantro and coconut flakes, if using.

CHICKEN, SWEET POTATO & COCONUT CURRY

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a deep frying pan or wok, stir in the curry paste and fry for 1 minute. Add the chicken, sweet potatoes and lentils and stir to coat in the paste, then pour in the stock and coconut milk. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
• Tip in the peas, bring back to the boil and simmer for a further 4-5 minutes. Season to taste before serving.

VEGAN COCONUT-LENTIL CURRY WITH SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring 3 cups of vegetable broth to a simmer in a medium saucepan.
• Meanwhile, heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion and saute until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in tikka masala seasoning and cook for 1 minute. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, without burning the garlic, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, ginger, turmeric, and salt. Cook and stir for 5 minutes.
• Mix in lentils, sweet potato, cayenne pepper, and hot vegetable broth; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until lentils and sweet potato are cooked through, about 40 minutes.
• Add coconut milk and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and serve over rice garnished with cilantro.

SWEET POTATO RED LENTIL AND COCONUT CURRY RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat some olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
• Add onion and garlic and fry until translucent.
• In the meantime, give the lentils a good wash (works best in a sieve).
• Add sweet potato cubes, lentils, veggie broth, spices, chopped tomatoes and a pinch of salt.
• Bring to boil, then reduce heat and let simmer with a lid on for about 10-12 minutes.
• Then add coconut milk and let simmer without a lid for another 10 minutes. At that point you could also throw in some extra vegetables like baby spinach leaves, some kale or olives (optional).
• Taste and adjust seasoning.
• Serve with side dish of choice (rice, naan...) and a drizzle of fresh lime juice. I also highly recommend adding some chopped cashews on top.
• Enjoy right away or store it in an airtight container - it will taste just as good the next day! It's also freezer-friendly!

LENTIL SWEET POTATO COCONUT CURRY

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pan over medium high heat.
• Sauté the onions, garlic and ginger until onions are tender, but not browned.
• Add the curry powder and stir through.
• Add the lentils, sweet potato and courgette, stir and just barely cover with water (you can use vegetable or chicken stock if you prefer).
• Reduce heat and simmer covered for about 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the lentils are tender. If there's quite a bit of liquid you can add more lentils. Add salt to taste.
• Add coconut milk and simmer for a few minutes.
• Serve over rice, with naan or just enjoy on its own.

LENTIL SWEET POTATO CURRY

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine lentils and 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until tender. Drain., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add carrots and garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in the sweet potatoes, curry, salt, pepper and remaining water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes., Add the tomatoes, apple and brown sugar; cover and cook 10-15 minutes longer or until apple is tender. Stir in lentils; heat through. Serve with rice.